Fred Conrad Mcrae

Brandon

Fred C. McRae of Brandon, Mississippi died on Saturday, November 20, 2010 at his home, just over a month past his 96th birthday. Mr. McRae was born in Bassfield, Mississippi to Conrad and Effie McRae. Mr. McRae was a veteran of World War II, having served as an Army tank gunner in Europe in the 13th Armored, Black Cat Division, 45th Battalion under the command of General George Patton. Following the War, he settled in Brandon where he initially owned and operated a cotton gin and later a lumber mill. He retired from the U.S. Postal Service.

Mr. McRae was a long time member of the First Baptist Church in Brandon, where he served in a number of capacities, including Chairman of the Deacons and Sunday School Director. He and his wife, Mary, were also Charter members of Brandon Baptist Church.

Mr. McRae was a talented golfer and shot an 82 on a Highlands, North Carolina mountain course at age 85.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Mary Robinson McRae, a brother, John McRae and sister, Margaret McRae.

He is survived by his children, Fred C. McRae, Jr. and his wife, Mary of Charleston, South Carolina and Margaret McRae Stubblefield and husband Steve of Flowood, Mississippi; four grandchildren and their spouses and five great grandchildren; sisters Louise Kearse, Marjorie Roseborough and husband Bob, Barbara Hopper and husband Lewis, and brother Richard McRae and wife Mary Ann and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be at Baldwin-Lee Funeral Home in Pearl, Mississippi on Tuesday, November 23, 2010 at 11:00 AM preceded by visitation at 10:00 at the funeral home.